A vehicle profile in Transpas is a set of configuration parameters that describe the physical and technical characteristics of a vehicle, such as:
These settings are used to determine whether a route is suitable and permitted for the selected vehicle.
They affect factors such as road accessibility, restrictions (e.g., environmental zones or bridge heights), and costs (such as tolls).
Go to F11 → Vehicle Profiles to set up or edit vehicle profiles.
Enum: "COMBUSTION" "ELECTRIC" "HYBRID"
The engine type of the vehicle. Changing the engine type requires additional parameters to define a valid vehicle and obtain correct routing results. For hybrid or electric vehicles, Electricity Type and Electricity Consumption must be provided; for hybrid vehicles, the hybrid ratio must also be specified.
These and all dependent parameters cannot be used with an electric vehicle model, as all applicable parameters are automatically provided by the model. See the concept documentation to see specifically which parameters are not compatible and are automatically set by the vehicle model.
Relevant for toll and emissions.
Enum: "NONE" "EURO_0" "EURO_1" "EURO_2" "EURO_3" "EURO_4" "EURO_5" "EURO_EEV" "EURO_6" "EURO_6C" "EURO_6D_TEMP" "EURO_6D" "EURO_6E" "EURO_7"
The vehicle’s emission standard valid in the European Union. This parameter is important not only for correct toll and emissions calculation but also for low-emission zones that can only be entered by vehicles with the appropriate emission standard. Unlike explicit approvals like environmental stickers or vehicle registrations, the emission standard is automatically taken into account when entering such zones.
Values other than NONE are supported for engine types COMBUSTION and HYBRID.
Relevant for routing, toll, emissions.
The CO2 emission class valid in the European Union. See also Directive 1999/62/EC of the European Parliament and Council regarding the charging of heavy-duty vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures, Article 7ga.
Relevant for toll.
Refers to the total permissible weight of the vehicle and load [kg]. This is the weight under which the vehicle is usually registered. In EU vehicle registration, this is recorded as F.3. If this value is not specified but the technical max. weight is provided, that value is used for both.
Relevant for routing, toll, emissions.
The total technically permissible weight of the vehicle, recorded in EU vehicle registration as F.1. If this value is not provided but Vehicle Max. Weight is provided, that value is used for both.
Relevant for toll.
If the above fields are not provided, values are taken from the vehicle profile assigned to the vehicle / planning group / company.
Transpas uses the default vehicle profile from PTV, as described in the official documentation:
👉 PTV Data API - Profile Concepts
This profile is suitable for standard vehicles. Deviating vehicle profiles are only used for exceptions, such as vehicles with non-standard dimensions or special requirements.
More information about the PTV vehicle profiles and default vehicle attributes can be found here:
👉 PTV Data API - Profile Concepts
Transpas determines which vehicle profile to use via the waterfall principle, where settings at the lowest level take precedence:
Vehicle Level (trip-specific)
If a profile is linked to the vehicle for the trip, it is used.
Found via: Vehicles -> Vehicle tab -> Vehicle Profile field
Planning Group Level
If the vehicle has no profile, the profile of the planning group is used.
Found via: Planning Groups -> Extra Parameters tab -> Route Calculation section -> Default Vehicle Profile field
Company Level
If no profile is set at the planning group level, the company's profile is used.
Found via: Companies -> Planning tab -> Default Vehicle Profile field
This logic applies to both automatic and manual route planning.
Vehicle profiles affect route calculation in planning. For example, if a vehicle profile such as EUR_TLN_TRUCK_40T is used, the route will avoid roads with weight restrictions (e.g., 20 tons).
More information on route calculation in Transpas (insert link to article about route calculation).
Although Transpas handles routing via PTV, there are a few points to keep in mind:
Vehicle profiles directly affect routes calculated in planning.
PTV continuously updates map data and restrictions. This means routes that were previously possible may suddenly be blocked.
Error messages or restrictions (e.g., "vehicle too high") are not directly displayed in the planner but can prevent a route from being calculated.
Custom vehicle profiles must be kept up to date, for example when:
With the route planner in Transpas Enterprise, routes and trips can be manually entered, edited, and calculated. Distances, travel times, toll costs, and route order are determined based on the entered addresses and the vehicle profile used.
See Route Planner